Today, with a clear perspective of the past, this musician is sharing his experience and message through new songs and reaching out to help others who battle addiction. At what point did occasional partying turn into an addiction? 2022 Risen Magazine. Jim Sonefeld has led an unexpected life as a D1 soccer player, musician, songwriter, Blowfish (as in Hootie and the), husband, Dad, and recovering addict. So when I take time to help others and teach them and share with them my experience, then that's going to be a victory.". You remarried in 2008, and I've heard that your second wife, Laura, played a role in your growing faith. "Darius wasn't fighting the idea of getting off the road because he felt the pull of country music in his heart," said Sonefeld. But it is real invigorating to hear from Darius, or Mark, or Dean that theyre diggin my new music. Sonefeld has two children from his previous marriage, and Laura . But the blessing is that at some point, by Gods grace only, I became aware that it was too much, and it was too wrong, and it hurt. The duo married in 2008 and are still together. While many point to lead-singer Darius Rucker's decision to pursue a solo career in country music as the catalyst for the band's time-out, Sonefeld says he was the first member to suggest the break because he wanted to spend time with his children. After some years of that it led to using alcohol, and then drugs medicinally, to numb the real pain and the void I had in my heart. Why so much outrage over the burning of an LGBT Pride flag? It turned out only one of us could [laughs]. But the more I see of my life today, the more I realize how lost I was. I finally found enough courage to walk his walk. [Regarding] the special moment, I dont think I ever thought, Oh, my gosh weve just broken through! Jim "Soni" Sonefeld has had a prolific career spanning from touring musician in one of the top-selling rock bands of all time, to award-winning songwriter, to solo artist. From the opening song Not Waiting on Sunday, Sonefeld shared that God is a gift that he can barely wait to open every morning. He followed a new path of clarity, and nothing was clearer to him than Gods calling. . He believes God had his hand in the timing of the break, too, because at that time Rucker had already been producing his first country record. Jim Sonefeld and "Swimming with the Blowfish" cover courtesy of Wortman Works PR. Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone by making a one-time donation today. Of course, I state that with no formal or informal study having taken place. Jim Sonefeld, While it would be easy to blame my low moral code on alcohol, drugs & fame, it also would be inaccurate. They continued making music. Jim Sonefeld: Oh, it was a big step for me to realize that I didnt know how to pray. The band broke up in 2008, the year Jim and Laura got married. I've got money. I never had any consequences that amounted to a real gut check. Jim Sonefelds height is 1.66 m, which is equal to 5 ft 5 in. With the unsuspected success of Hootie & the Blowfishs 1994 debut release, Cracked Rear View, he and his bandmates found themselves traveling the world to support what would become the 9th best-selling album of all time in the United States. Jim Sonefeld is a drummer with the pop group Hootie and the Blowfish. "We do acknowledge that Jim 'Soni' Sonefeld and Laura Bryan were . But the spiritual principles that I know today, that I learned partly through 12-step programs, are for everyone for Christians, for people who are not addicted because were all sinners, were all sick in some way. We had two children, ages 8 and 5. I would only tour if it fits around that schedule. 1994 His education: University of South Carolina, Naperville Central High School His spouse is Laura Bryan (m. 2008), Reference: Wikipedia, FaceBook, Youtube, Twitter, Spotify, Instagram, Tiktok, IMDb. James George Sonefeld (born October 20, 1964), is an American musician and one of the founding members of Hootie & the Blowfish. Friends and family members tried interventions to no avail. The 58-year-old drummer was born in Michigan, United States. I was drinking almost every day by then, because I liked the way it made me feel. Sonefeld dreamt of being a professional soccer player than a successful musician. I've got a family. Date of Birth: May 13, 1966 (56 years . And the next thing you know you're in a position where something bad could happen if I make a wrong choice, and that could involve sex. I got married in 1996, and we started having kids in 2000. .switcher a:hover img {opacity:1;} But beyond his professional accomplishments, little is known about his personal life, especially when it comes to his family. Jim Sonefeld's Life Path Number is 5 as per numerology. When did you and your first wife divorce? .switcher .option::-webkit-scrollbar {width:5px;} He then attended the University of South Carolina, where he became a member of the South Carolina Gamecocks Soccer Team. So I kept finding myself back in these places, and I couldn't figure a way out of them. Cracked Rear View was released in 1994 and gained massive success. But for the album to come took three years and it was worth it because it was the best album of 1989.Their first albums sold over 10 million copiesa lot of credit for that. I felt that way. As God has worked on me to build my confidence and to give me the ability to shout louder and prouder, I assume he's got some sort of plan with getting people to hear the music. He tried to do that, but he failed in that endeavor. Drummer Jim Sonefeld talks Hootie & The Blowfish, cost of fame. And in the rock 'n' roll world, let's face it, there are barely any boundaries. Risen Magazine: How did it affect your personality and how did you gauge that there may have been something wrong? That's when my band and others started doing the soft interventions, stuff like, "We're concerned about you. Then Cracked Rear View changed everything. Photo by Laura Sonefeld. Jim Sonefeld was born on October 20, 1964 (age 58) in Michigan, United States. Get to know everything there is to know in this article. Neither Jim Sonefeld nor his mother could have guessed that his knack for music would make him an international superstar. Not till I got out of college, till I had something regular called a paycheck, if you can call it that. Hope youll take the time to preorder. By Jim Sonefeld, Darius Rucker (Foreword by) $28.99. Have we seen the last of Hootie & the Blowfish? Self-centered pride, lust, and fear were the root of my troubles. Is Jim Sonefeld Still Married To Laura Bryan? Interviewed Exclusively for Risen Magazine in San Diego, California. I don't think so. So I didn't need a driver's license to get my first run-in with the police and drinking and driving. We are talking about the legend, the myth, and the man Jim Sonefeld, Jim Sonefeld has a net worth of 10 million dollars. January 2008. Wealthy Gorilla Limited | All Rights Reserved. In a news release, Naper Settlement said Sonefeld used the drum kit during the band's tour for its Grammy-winning album, "Cracked Rear View." The kit's bass drum head features signatures from each . In 2008, Sonefeld released his solo album 'Snowman Melting' on Aquarian Nation Records/The Orchard record label. That was super special. [Laughs.] Risen Magazine: As the band became very successful and as you had more success and fame, money and ultimately access to whatever your heart wanted back then, did you ever feel satisfaction at the time like, Wow, this is exactly what I want or did you think Theres always going to be more? But I didn't have a spiritual foundation, and it was only a matter of time before I got knocked off that pedestal because I was afflicted with something elsean addiction. Risen Magazine: How did addiction affect your family and personal life? Risen Magazine: If you could go back to the beginning of those Hootie days and give one piece of advice to Jim Sonefeld then, with the wisdom you have today, what would that be? Jim Sonefeld: It certainly leaves a lot of carnage. Add to Wish List. Jim Sonefeld was born on the 20th of October 1964. Why don't you make me feel even smaller by sending a 4-year-old to fix me up? I was lying hung over in the music studio I had built behind our house; I had not made it into the house the night before. He is currently single. I just try to lead by example. The song, written by Sonefeld, is a testament to the grace he found through his faith after battles with addiction. Ive found it very powerful to pray with my spouse. Yeah. With a sober mind and new clarity, he began writing about his transcendent experience and the journey into healthier, happier living. Its when you get sober that youre able to start looking back and can say, Whoa, that wasnt right, or I had a trend in x-behavior or the way I dealt with relationships. Its only in cleaning up that you can look back and start earmarking your maladjustments. As of February 2023, Jim Sonefeld's net worth is estimated to be roughly $5 Million. Hootie and the Blowfish Ex-Band Member Jim Sonefeld. NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- A Naperville native is reflecting on his years with the band Hootie and the Blowfish. "The similarity is that I still write about life experiencewhat I see and what I feel. Jim Sonefeld was born on the 20th of October, 1964, in Michigan. When Jim Sonefeld looks back on his days as drummer for Hootie & the Blowfish, it's very much a cracked rear view. But once I started downsizing, I had to start peeling these things off. Jim Sonefeld was born on 20 October, 1964 in American, is an American musician. In September 2008 he released his solo debut album Snowman Melting on Aquarian Nation Records/The Orchard record label. We have estimated But the contradiction is that I was a successful soccer player who got decent grades and went to church on Sunday. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Laura Bryan, the ex-wife of Hooties guitarist Mark Bryan, and Mark have two children. He has been married to Laura Beth Brunty since December 6, 2008. 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